Failsafe timeout

Path in Platform: Global setup > General > Workspace > Failsafe timeout

Last edited: 2024/02/29

It’s a JavaScript setTimeout() set as a backup after loading qw.js (the file containing Yieldbird’s configuration). It is a safety mechanism that calls the ad server in case of any problems with loading Yieldbird’s configuration within specified timeframe to prevent generating losses. Normally (when everything works fine) Yieldbird Platform (qw.js) calls it first.

Good practice: if you are using Prebid Stack failsafe timeout shall be set much longer than Prebid auction timeout.

Setting the timeout for specific Domain

If you require more granular settings, you can adapt the Auction Timeout for particular Domains. To do that:

Old Platform:

1. Go to Prebid Stack > Inventory > Domains > select the domain you want to edit
2. Click Add custom settings. You will be navigated to Custom settings tab, where you can set a timeout and failsafe timeout for the particular domain.
3. Click Save

In the New Platform:

1. Go to Inventory > Domains > select the domain you want to edit > General: Advanced settings
2. Toggle <on> Customize failsafe timeout on this Domain
3. Set the Timeout that you want to apply to this Domain only
4. Click Save

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• Failsafe timeout
• Setting the timeout for specific Domain